Introduction
Glyn Parry
The Mercedes SL is instantly recognisable to any petrolhead across the world - the R107 screams '80s chic with this car being a stunning example from that era.
The R107 was in production for 18 years, between 1971-1989, its chiseled good looks won it many admirers. Over the years the R107 was available in various spec levels from entry level 280SL to the range topping 560SL, all featuring the luxury you expect from a classic Mercedes.
This particular car is a 380 SL and comes to market after nearly three years of ownership with only 48,416 miles on the clock, and only two previous owners recorded - this is quite simply a collector quality car with future investment potential.
This listing was written from information supplied by Glyn after meeting Brian the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.
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Hello everyone, just a quick note to say that Brian has been on holiday and I think he was due back today. I’ve got a call and text message out to him so hopefully will get answers for you all before the close of the auction. Cheers Adam
Thanks Adam. Shaking the Piggy Bank right now.
Haha I don’t blame you – this is certainly an exceptional SL… who needs money eh… well maybe a bit for some petrol 🙂
Up to now I had assumed that the first two questions raised below might have been answered directly by PM but that this now appears not to be so is a little concerning.
Please see below Brendan – Cheers ADam
Hi, still no answer on the hard top?
Adam here – it does have a hard top and you’ll see pictures of it in the exterior photos. Please study all photos and videos before bidding. Thanks Adam
Hi. Sorry for the repetition but could you also copy myself into the answers regarding any investigative inspection of the bulkhead and the inclusion of the hard top please. Many Thanks
No problem JPL – see below. Cheers Adam
Can you forward answers to the questions please .
Yes see below. Cheers ADam
Hello Brian.
Perhaps you’ve answered directly the two querents below so, could you please copy me the answers as well?
Also, do you have photos of the floor pans, in all four footwells and beneath the spare wheel as well. Best regards.
BrendanR
Hey Brendan, Adam here and Brian in on the phone dictating the answers to me. We’ve included all the photos / videos we have on the listing. Sadly there’s no time now to get additional photos. However, Brian has assured us all the points you mention are good / solid and rust free. He’s also prepared to reimburse any TC Buyer’s Premium if you win the car, get there and see issues in these areas. This is not something we’ve ever done before, but Brian is confident with the car and this is an extra clause just for this sale.
Hi Brian, does the car come with the hard top?
Adam here – it does have a hard top and you’ll see pictures of it in the exterior photos. Please study all photos and videos before bidding. Thanks Adam
Is the paintwork totally original please? This model suffered bulkhead corrosion and, from memory, centred around drainage points; has this one been inspected in the offending area? Thanks
Hey Curlywoggles – so I’m on the phone now to Brian as he’s just got back from holiday and not too good with computers. So I’m helping and he’s dictating the answer to me now…. here they are:
1. I haven’t owned the car from new so can’t say 100% sure if it is original paint. But I have been told by people in the past and the previous owner that the car had not had any bodywork done. I was also told by the previous owner that the car hadn’t been out in the rain.
2. I’ve never had a check of the baulkhead done with a boroscope, however, the engineer I know that has done the last two MOTs said there was no rot at all and one of the best cars he seen in that area.
Just to say, I’m very confident with the car and sure the usual hotspots are all good. I’m so confident that I’m even prepared to pay you back the Trade Classics Buyer’s Premium if you are the winning bidder and come along and collect the car but you’re not happy with it for any reason above, i.e. baulkhead / floor pans / rear boot floor.
Adam here: I’m happy with this assurance from Brian, however, this is a sub clause between the two of you, i.e. Brian the seller and the winning bidder. Brian will be responsible for paying you the value of the Buyer’s Premium on the winning bid.
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